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“Vandal” spoofs true-crime tropes like dramatic voiceovers.

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‘American Vandal’ combines true-crime, mockumentary genres

By Monique Sheidler | Oct. 12, 2017

When I first saw the trailer for “American Vandal,” I felt personally attacked. The show is a parody of the true-crime documentary series genre, following two aspiring filmmakers/high schoolers as they investigate an act of vandalism at their school. As a die-hard fan of anything true-crime, I felt protective of the genre and not ready to watch anything making fun of it. But I bit the bullet and binged the entire series in one sitting. Calling it a parody may not even be correct; instead, it is a love letter to the true-crime genre.

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Upcoming October games: Role-play, plumbers, assassins

By Brandon Arbuckle | Oct. 12, 2017

The fall has always been a great season for new video games, and this year is no exception. Fans of photo-realistic racing simulators will be pleased with Microsoft’s “Forza Motorsport 7” (out now) and Sony’s “Gran Turismo Sport” (Oct. 17). Additionally, Bethesda Softworks has a huge month in store, as the publisher is releasing two anticipated sequels with “The Evil Within 2” (Oct. 13) and “Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus” (Oct. 27).

Marilyn Manson's latest album, Heaven Upside Down, was released last Friday, Oct. 6.

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Marilyn Manson’s new album invokes previous work yet lacks maturity

By Edgar Sanchez | Oct. 11, 2017

Marilyn Manson rings in his 10th studio album, Heaven Upside Down, with all of the showmanship, attention grabbing theatrics and occasional nihilistic ballads those familiar with Manson's past work can come to expect from the self-proclaimed “Antichrist Superstar.” For those unfamiliar with Manson's work, his music is considered Nu-Metal — a subgenre of metal alt rock.

Tanya Tagaq incorporates a variety of vocal noises inspired by Inuit vocal practices.

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Tanya Tagaq enthralls Memorial Union audience with diverse vocal techniques

By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 9, 2017

The layout of Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall, the venue of Tanya Tagaq’s Madison concert, necessitated audience members to sit down, and so did her performance.

COIN made their Madison debut at the Majestic Theatre on Sunday.

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COIN infect the Majestic crowd with rhythmic energy

By Jake Kay | Oct. 9, 2017

COIN put on an electrifying show last Sunday at the Majestic to an enthusiastic crowd comprised of both college students and community members.

Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford star in "Blade Runner 2049," a follow-up to the 1982 original film.

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‘Blade Runner 2049’ improves on the original through visual, narrative depth

By Samantha Marz | Oct. 9, 2017

Few films have made such ripples in film debate and the entire sci-fi genre as Ridley Scott’s original “Blade Runner” film.

Browning says Art Nouveau style originated from 19th century art.

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Iron Quill co-owner reflects on the Art Nouveau tattoo genre

By Edgar Sanchez | Oct. 9, 2017

Most tattoo artists gravitate towards a style that is well known and typically popular. From the classic American Traditional to newer styles like Watercolor, these existing genres are the expected responses when asking an artist their preferred art styles.

Justin Hurwitz's magical score for "La La Land" will make you believe that studying is another day of sun.

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Seven film scores to help you study

By Carl Zabat | Oct. 6, 2017

With the fall semester in full swing, we’ve now entered dangerous territory: midterm season. Students are pouring into libraries, turning their music on and buckling down for whatever exam comes next.

"A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" will run until Sunday, Oct. 8 at the Overture Center.

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‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ charms at the Overture

By Allison Garfield | Oct. 5, 2017

On Tuesday night, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” made its Madison debut at the Overture Center for the Arts.

The film "Happy Death Day" was screened at Union South's the Marquee Sept. 27, ahead of its Oct. 13 nationwide release.

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‘Happy Death Day’ disappoints, but doesn’t completely fall short

By Stephanie Qadir | Oct. 5, 2017

I recently ventured to the Marquee in Union South for the exclusive screening of “Happy Death Day,” an upcoming horror movie that’s generated a ton of social media frenzy.

Netflix's new animated comedy, "Big Mouth," released Sept. 29, is available to stream.

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Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth’ explores puberty with gross-out yet endearing humor

By Monique Scheidler | Oct. 5, 2017

Fans of Nick Kroll, rejoice. He’s back and more disgusting than ever with his brand new animated series, “Big Mouth.” The series follows three friends as they journey into that awkward time of life we’ve all tried our hardest to forget: puberty. The three protagonists are voiced by Kroll, John Mulaney and Jessi Klein, but the star-studded cast doesn’t stop there.

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Rock legend Tom Petty dies at age 66, immortalized by dreamers

By Christian Memmo | Oct. 3, 2017

Tom Petty, age 66, has died following a decision to withdraw life support in the wake of no brain activity; he underwent full cardiac arrest in his home in Malibu on Oct. 2, 2017.

Frankie Cosmos' High Noon Saloon performance on Sunday promoted affirmation and kindness, creating a sense of happiness and community among the crowd.

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Frankie Cosmos creates an atmosphere of love, openness at High Noon Saloon

By Emma Ryan | Oct. 2, 2017

When I think of Frankie Cosmos, I think of simplistic happiness and honesty, which is exactly what the Sunday night show at High Noon Saloon embodied.

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(Sandy) Alex G blends genres, performs fan-led encore

By Logan Rude | Oct. 2, 2017

As a horde of people crowded into the High Noon Saloon on Thursday night, it became quite clear that the night would be filled with sincere appreciation for the music. I soon found myself completely surrounded by denim-shirt-wearing, Pabst-Blue-Ribbon-holding music fanatics.

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Magic City Hippies return to Madison, energize crowd

By Bremen Keasey | Oct. 2, 2017

To say Magic City Hippies’ indie funk music is infectious to dance to is an understatement. Every member in the audience was up and dancing in Union South, from college kids to a 50-year old lady in the back.

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Modest Mouse entertains at Breese Stevens Field despite drop in energy levels

By Grace Wallner | Oct. 2, 2017

A palpable nostalgia floated like mist outside the ticket gates of Breese Stevens Field before the Modest Mouse concert that took place this past Saturday. The long, sunny shadows and slight autumnal breeze set the perfect mood for the last concert of Breese Stevens’ summer season.

“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” reinvigorates the genre, but remains inferior to the original film.

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‘Kingsman’ sequel adds to action genre despite poor character arcs

By By Alex M. Jankovich | Oct. 2, 2017

As any fan of the 2014 original film would agree, the “Kingsman” film franchise is noteworthy for its inventive action sequences, sophisticated humor and well-established chemistry between its stars, Taron Egerton and Colin Firth. “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” is only able to deliver two out of the three elements for this successful mission, but still delivers an entertaining and original spy flick.

The “SNES Classic Edition” improves image quality and offers the option to rewind during gameplay.

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Nintendo’s ‘SNES Classic Edition’ modernizes its best ‘90s games

By Marty Forbeck | Oct. 2, 2017

As both a company and a brand, Nintendo has always managed to distinguish itself from other game companies in two distinct ways: by being generally more joyful and more convenient than the rest.

Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen star in screenwriter Taylor Sheridan's latest crime thriller.

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Crime thriller 'Wind River' intermingles riveting neo-noir with political commentary

By Christian Memmo | Sep. 28, 2017

Acclaimed screenwriter Taylor Sheridan has become synonymous with the art of tension in the dramatic thriller.

Catch the second season of "This Is Us" every Tuesday on NBC at 8 p.m.

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NBC's 'This Is Us' premieres an equally emotional season two

By Monique Scheidler | Sep. 28, 2017

You know how some people have an album they can put on whenever they need a good cry? The album just somehow digs deep inside of you and the tears just start flowing?